as in to shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around
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Recent Examples of exfoliate
The mild version of these viral toner pads exfoliate and hydrate sensitive skin to help reduce pore size.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
All of the product names are fun nods to Old Hollywood, like Camera Ready, a hydrating primer; Luminous Brightening, a vitamin C cream-serum; Satin Resurfacing, an AHA/PHA exfoliating serum; and Take One Cleansing Honey, a facial cleanser.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Among the hero ingredients are those Renna also used — propolis, royal jelly and honey — in addition to more modern exfoliating acids, moisturizers and the like.
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James Manso,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Infuse coffee grounds into your favorite homemade bar soap for an exfoliating effect.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
All of the product names are fun nods to Old Hollywood, like Camera Ready, a hydrating primer; Luminous Brightening, a vitamin C cream-serum; Satin Resurfacing, an AHA/PHA exfoliating serum; and Take One Cleansing Honey, a facial cleanser.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Among the hero ingredients are those Renna also used — propolis, royal jelly and honey — in addition to more modern exfoliating acids, moisturizers and the like.
—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Infuse coffee grounds into your favorite homemade bar soap for an exfoliating effect.
—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exfoliate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
shed
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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Just as my outfit choices become breezier in the soupy months of summer, my makeup routine sheds some layers, too.
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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